The Mora Garberg 3 Years Later...

[@calvinlewis8924]

I totally agree with your assessment of the Mora Garberg. I have the carbon version and all I can say is that Mora hit it out of park with this one. Value for the money it can’t be beat.

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

Very awesome, and yes the carbon version is awesome!

[@wolfpacak47]

SS or carbon and why I'm torn on which to buy thanks

[@TheDavewatts]

@@wolfpacak47 If it helps I bought both as in England we get a lot of rain, my thinking was to use the SS version in winter and Carbon summer but to be honest I continued to use the SS version continuously as I love thee knife so much, for me it's perfect. If you live in wet conditions I think it's the way to go, I personally never use my knife to strike flint and never have had to. It holds a great edge and sharpens up great.

[@JugerGaijin]

@@TheDavewatts I've heard that in the UK it's illegal to carry knives at all? Or is it possible in certain circumstances? I'm just curious.

[@TheDavewatts]

@JugerGaijin It's legal if you have a good reason for carrying it, your safer to carry one on private land were you have permission to be on. It's ridiculous here to be honest I think most people who practice bushcraft or survival take the chance of going to the woods hoping not to get caught in possession of one. Not good. Legally you can carry a none locking knife that's under 3 inches, technically it's illegal to carry a bacho folding saw because it's classed as a locking blade if I'm not wrong.

[@Cooliemasteroz]

This is a good review and reassuring for me since I recently bought one for my first bushcraft knife, it took me over a year to choose as there are so many out there.

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

It is a solid knife use with confidence

[@bluegrasssurvival9423]

I have to say that if this Mora Garberg was your very first Bushcrafting Knife, then you my friend are off to a terrific start! The Garberg is one of the best knives for the money.

[@ronagoodwell2709]

Now go out and get a good sheath and you'll be in business.

[@TheDavewatts]

I've only had to sharpen mine once, I simply had to strop it at the end of the day and that's been fine .

[@christopherstephenson2119]

I have two and I like them for exactly the same reasons that you mentioned. Great review. Thanks.

[@rudyo8409]

I got a kydex sheath with a feral rod holder. I do like it better than the original sheaths . She's my go to knife" Thanks for sharing.

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

Thats a smart move

[@MiguelGAracil]

Bravo. Buen vídeo. Felicidades desde Barcelona ( Spain)

[@projekctx8646]

Hi. I must say your reviews are very thorough and reliable. There's one thing I tend to disagree though, and this is the mentioned low/medium edge retention. If you compare it to the powder steels, it's of course true, but comparing to the standard ingot casted steels, this is one of the most premium ones in terms of edge retention and easiness of sharpening. It gets sharpen almost as easily as mora's carbon, but holds an edge much much longer. I have also compared this steel to my custom knife made of the tool steel 80CrV2 (rope cutting), and sandvik was slightly better even than this.

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

Thank you, wow that is pretty awesome, maybe its better?

[@projekctx8646]

@@AlaskanFrontier1 My opinion is that it's very well balanced in terms of edge retention and ease od sharpening. I had for example Cold Steel Master Hunter in San Mai III with VG-1 (little brother of VG-10) and Garberg keeps an edge significantly longer. Besides as you said, ergonomics, robustness (PA glass fiber filled handle is simply indestructible) and versitality is great. In this knife you can really see decades of knife using experience gained at Mora and put into this blade.

[@20Hikecdt23]

Thanks for the down to earth review. Helped me make a decision re this knife. Best wishes to you.

[@hb.canada]

Excellent essential review, precise, advice and arguments that I find very accurate. I have the same feeling after using the Garberg very often in the forest. Some people on KZbin unfortunately tend to repeat the same thing about the Garberg. Finally here a review which gives a fair enough opinion compared to my experience. Or what has long been thinking about this excellent knife. An opinion that is not afraid to tell the truth. Very good review. Thumbs up.

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

I appreciate your feedback. I really try!

[@grampawterry8957]

I have both Garbergs Stainless and carbon . I like stainless best .Seams to keep a edge longer

[@projekctx8646]

Agree.

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

Agreed!

[@danielchapter70128]

@@AlaskanFrontier1 where did you get your cool para cord?

[@drewpifer6082]

I agree also !

[@shramj]

Awesome update on an awesome blade!

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

Thx!

[@darrenlamb5640]

Nice review. I originally wanted one with the leather sheath but the issue you highlighted put me right off that idea. So I just ordered a garberg but with the plastic sheath. I also opted for that one because I plan on getting the 'survival kit' with the sharpener (which I doubt I'll ever use) and the firesteel (which I very likely will use). It looks like a really solid piece of kit when that's included. The mora firesteels are also really good quality... as good as the light my fire ones IMO. I'm not a bushcrafter or survivalist... I'm just a hiker/backpacker and I only need to use a knife quite infrequently, but it's nice to know I have the option if ever needed and with the add on kit I'll know that I'm always going to be able to sort a fire out if I need to. So all in all the perfect option for my needs.

[@BigMacOrange]

I think the plastic sheath is very nice. I purchased a custom sheath for this knife but after using both I realized the plastic one that comes with it is very functional and nice.

[@KettleCamping]

Great review! Well done! Very informative! Thank you! 👍

[@ryzen7184]

I love mine big-time!!!

[@domingoortegaperez4768]

Great review . I completely agree belt loop plus retention strap would be perfect overall great knife otherwise !

[@Glock-1]

That’s funny I have that same Garberg and the exact fire steel you have, I absolutely love this knife and I have many knives but this is one of my favorites, I took the belt loop with the plastic sheath and added a dangler but your right it would be way better with a longer blade

[@Darrenski]

I went with the basic slim plastic sheath because it can squeeze into almost any space in your pack. That isn't much of an issue in the states where knives are no big deal, but here in the uk it's always a much better idea to not display a knife period. Of course that's dumb but such is the nature of the situation here.

[@TheLapierre]

Great Review! Maybe it´s biggest competitors might be the terävä jääkäripuukko or the upcoming condor terrasaur. I love the Garberg and the Terävä and can´t wait for the Condor.

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

Very true

[@ssunfish]

When is it expeccted? In 1075, it may be found desirable

[@TheLapierre]

@@ssunfish During spring I Think. It´s in 1095.

[@MichaelR58]

Thanks for sharing !

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

Thanks!

[@alexandergutfeldt1144]

My Garberg is a year old and has seen little use. The reason is that I don't feel comfortable with the handle (shaped like a piece of soap), I might try to build my own someday (hopefully my scales will be better). What I really like about it is the simplicity. In that it reminds my of Fällkniven's F1. But the Garberg comes at a reasonable price, the F1 is good, but priced way too high.

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

Fair enough!

[@darrenlamb5640]

Maybe you should try puting a piece of inner tube around the handle. I've heard a few garberg owners saying they have done this and that as well as providing more grip it apparently keeps it in the (plastic) sheath more securely.

[@alexandergutfeldt1144]

@@darrenlamb5640 Solid tip, I agree! I've applied inner tube to the handles of some of my too slick, and thus IMO dangerous knives. My beef with the Garberg's handle is its soap bar shape, not the finish. It is round in places where my hand needs it to be flat and therefore develops a hot spot when I use it for feather sticking ...

[@darrenlamb5640]

@@alexandergutfeldt1144 I see. Well I'm expecting one delivered tmrw so I hope I don't have the same issue. I have small to medium sized hands so I'm not sure if I'll experience the same. Soon find out I guess.

[@alexandergutfeldt1144]

@@darrenlamb5640 I hope you love it!

[@daniels.1504]

Wow great job! Well thought out, well spoken, to the point nice video!!!

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

Thanks!

[@micheletennis87]

Hi, I'm looking for a compact, sturdy and reliable knife to take a long trip in the wild, I need that I can count on my knife without being afraid that you will abandon me or break during use, according to you this knife can be a good one choice for what i am looking for? let me know your opinion, thanks Michele.

[@stoichicipaul7399]

If you ask me, it really is. I've never seen a mora break, even cheaper moras were able to handle batoning and hard abuse. If you are willing to spend the money on the garberg, it's certainly worth it. If not, a cheaper alternative would be the bushcraft black. It's a carbon blade so it needs more attention than a stainless. Hope you find this useful!

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

I agree, this one wont let you down. The Cold Steel SRK is another good one to look at too

[@davidkurle5418]

Very well done review!

[@jamesreese1999]

If I could have just one sheath knife, it would be this one. If I could have just one folder, it would be my Buck 110 with a D2 blade.

[@sdsurfer8152]

Hmm, I wonder if they fixed that leather sheath by now. I also wonder how well the Speedy Sharp can sharpen it since it has to be sharpened semi frequent.

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

Hmmm

[@Glock-1]

You should really check out the BPS Adventurer knife it is an awesome knife and it’s $39.99 yes $40 and it punches well above its weight it really is an awesome blade

[@johnregan3591]

Would you go multi mount sheath or leather?

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

I like leather, but the multi is more versitile

[@darrenlamb5640]

The plastic sheath also has the option of fitting what mora calls their 'survival kit' (around £/$20 at this time) which is basically a firesteel holder and a diamond sharpener. The sharpener is probably a bit naff but the firesteel is a definite win. A great piece of kit with that included IMO.

[@cocovasquez1]

Garberg is King

[@aaronsazon2835]

Is it because you’re in a snowy environment that you prefer the stainless over the carbon?

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

That and being around water.

[@Glock-1]

Good review

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@iberiksoderblom]

The Multi-mount is a lot better ! Good review.

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

Very true

[@natureme2392]

What's the width of Mora Garberg?

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

1.5”

[@Stalker6622]

In old times this knife would be worth 6 people or 8 midgets

[@lancechristy2595]

3rd ...??? I have the carbon version and live in a very wet environment and just a very small amount of

[@lancechristy2595]

maintenance I've had no rust epic knife

[@patriceb26]

Bonjour So is it a good knife ?

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

I would say so.

[@patriceb26]

Ok Merci 🤗👍

[@wolfpacak47]

carbon or ss im torn on which to get

[@Mora2002A]

Hello, your video is interesting. I have Mora Garberg, but I'm a little disappointed, the truth is I haven't used my knife, the other time I saw a video on KZbin where they subjected extreme tests to this knife that in the end was stuck into an old tree trunk and he tried to bend it and after so many attempts he stopped on it and the knife broke in two parts, I don't know if that test Was it true or false I don't know. what do you think about it? Could you please investigate on KZbin? thank you and take care 👍🏻

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

The Garberg won't fail ya. It's tougher than any real task will need

[@selfinflictedjoy]

Which one did you like better...Garberg or Aurora?

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

Both are pretty amazing

[@selfinflictedjoy]

@@AlaskanFrontier1 thanks...I ended up going with the Garberg...in the end there is nothing an Aurora can do that a Garberg can't...plus Aurora is double the price here in Canada

[@poolee77]

Do you ever find yourself wanting a finger guard? I’m between this and the Terävä Jääkäripuukko 110. I like the blade on this better but the handle better on the 110

[@tristanledgerwood8956]

I have the kansbol. If my knife ever goes I’m definitely going to upgrade to the garberg

[@matthewhodges160]

What is the best way to sharpen this knife? in regards to the micro bevel mainly. Thanks

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

Prolly a WickedEdge or Edge Pro Apex

[@mattsmith6828]

great video. there will always be better knives, but that doesn't make this knife BAD. i hear people complain a lot about how over-hyped this thing is, but i think that's coming from steel snobs that have multi-thousand dollar collections. as far as survival and bushcrafting goes, this thing is cheap enough that if i find myself needing to use this thing, i won't have to cringe whenever it get scratched or beat up. i heard someone say that a 1911 is better than a glock, but they still carry the glock for self defense. reason being, if they actually have to use it in self defense, it's going to get confiscated, and who wants a $2,500 1911 to get taken away???? kind of similar philosophy with this knife. ohhh there's other knives that are better!!! ya, but that's always going to be the case. but this knife 100% can get the job done, perfectly fine, without breaking the bank.

[@davidtate166]

Got one .take a licking keep a ticking. A cool looking blade job done.in my back on my hip in the woods .

[@insanodeathguy2160]

Is the leather sheath good with the garberg?

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

Yes

[@insanodeathguy2160]

@@AlaskanFrontier1 the belt loop doesnt snap?

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

@@insanodeathguy2160 correct

[@insanodeathguy2160]

@@AlaskanFrontier1 thats good what about rust will it rust the garberg if i leave it in the sheath ? :P

[@escapetherace1943]

ergonomics actually are to be desired, the handle is extremely slippery

[@denleemel]

No finger gaurd.

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

Shouldn't be an issue.

[@darrenlamb5640]

Most dedicated bushcraft knives don't have guards. Guards tend to hinder using them in certain grips. Bushcraft knives more usually follow the pukko style handles so that they are more versatile and usable in a variety of different grips. Plus it is very unlikely that it will ever be used for stabbing so a guard is unnecessary really.

[@johnshorba]

I had my garberg for a year now, I do not find it easy to sharpen what so ever, and it seems the edge shows light spots with little use. I dont think its to useful because its so thick and the edge is so light

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

I'm not surprised.

[@johnshorba]

Life In The Taiga have you used the carbon steel version? I have the mora bushcraft black snd i love it. Not sure if i want to invest in the garberg

[@Deepmaster6]

John, the Garberg is a little heavier duty and, imho, has a little more versatile (although admittedly a hair less comfortable, in certain positions) handle. To be honest, it’s a backup knife I carry to my cheap Moras. To me, they are more usable when doing any fine wood work, as they are more nimble and cut a little better. If the lighter weight cheapo would happen to break (I’ve only snapped a tip off once), I have a the stronger, heavier Garberg as a backup. Just my 2cents. I’d get the Garberg, compare how you like it, and gift/sell the other or use it as a lender.

[@AKAxeMan]

Pros: Bombproof knife that can do almost anything. Cons: Crappy sheath, edge retention. Solution: buy the carbon steel model and an aftermarket sheath.

[@ronagoodwell2709]

Terrible sheath on this otherwise very decent knife. Makes no sense. I would go out and spend $30 for a nice leather Condor sheath. And, and .... there are other bushcraft knives out there in the $80 range. Aforementioned Condor (many to choose from), Joker Tamparo, or maybe spend a little more and get a Castrom or LT Wright and get a really good sheath along with the knife. Mora is not the only game in town. Except for super affordable stuff, for which they are unsurpassed.

[@whengrapespop5728]

$25 on Amazon right now

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

Um.... link?!?!

[@whengrapespop5728]

Life In The Taiga It literally changed to $67 a moment ago. It was $25 yesterday and today - google still says it’s $25.☹️

[@whengrapespop5728]

Life In The Taiga I was considering it, but guess I won’t buy it after all...

[@whengrapespop5728]

Life In The Taiga It’s $25 again - hurry up!!

[@whengrapespop5728]

Life In The Taiga They never shipped it. Feedbacks on the sellers say the seller is a scam. Didn’t even know there were scammers on Amazon... oh well, too good to be true I guess...

[@properpropaganda9831]

The Garberg scares me. The total lack of a finger-guard for such a heavy duty knife is simply irresponsible. I know guards get in the way of detailed work, but this is not the knife you would use for detailed work. I wish I could love this knife, but its an accident waiting to happen.

[@nealgrey6485]

The Garberg is unnecessarily heavy. I prefer the Condor Woodlaw.

[@BigMacOrange]

I don't understand what you mean? Are you saying they added weight to it just for the sake of making it heavier?

[@mrpink3630]

I prefer straight men reviewing knives ..lol

[@pullo5518]

Excellent review.